chelydra

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A proper noun referring to a genus of large freshwater turtles, commonly known as snapping turtles, characterized by a powerful beak-like jaw and aggressive temperament.

• 🇪🇸Nombre propio de un género de grandes tortugas de agua dulce, conocidas comúnmente como tortugas caimán o tortugas mordedoras, que se caracterizan por su mandíbula poderosa en forma de pico y su temperamento agresivo.

1. Snapping turtles C2 formal scientific

   A genus of large freshwater turtles known for their powerful jaws and aggressive temperament.

   • The Chelydra serpentina is commonly known as the common snapping turtle.
   • Chelydra turtles are found in slow-moving rivers and ponds across North America.
   • Researchers studied the nesting habits of Chelydra in the wetlands.

   🇪🇸Tortugas mordedoras (género Chelydra)

   Sinónimos: snappersnapping turtle